The 2009 YSU United Way Campaign, chaired by Dr. Cyndy Anderson, exceeded its goal of $45,000.  To date, their campaign has raised over $59,200!  Dr. Anderson formed a strong steering committee of over 30 members to assist in the campaign, and, together, they have come up with creative ideas to have a successful campaign.

 

The campaign started in October with a kick-off celebration and concluded last week at the annual Holiday Breakfast.  One of the fun incentives for the campaign was a TV donated by the labor unions.  For every $100 donated, donors received one entry into the drawing.  The winner, Dr. David Stout, Accounting and Finance, was drawn at the breakfast last Thursday.

 

Several fundraisers were held on campus during the campaign including a parking space raffle by the College of Health and Human Services, a Senate Challenge, a bake sale by the College of Education, and donations from the Greek Organizations.  Another fundraiser was the Penny Wars in the College of Fine and Performing Arts.  

 

 

Pictured above are Bryan DePoy, Dean, College of Fine and Performing Arts; Patrick Fulton, senior, music performance; Darla Funk, Special Assistant to the Dean, College of Fine and Performing Arts; Dr. Cyndy Anderson, Vice-President for Student Affairs; Tara Mady, Director of Marketing, United Way; Bob Hannon, President & CPO, United Way; and Kristen Olmi, Campaign Associate, United Way.The fundraiser raised $628 for the campaign.